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Posts By: peped
Article: The UK isn’t ready to lower the voting age to 16
The UK isn’t ready to lower the voting age to 16 Allowing people to vote at 16 will not on its…
Read MoreArticle 2: Constraints on Parliamentary Sovereignty
Constraints on Parliamentary Sovereignty Political Sovereignty and legal sovereignty The growth of a mass electorate from 4.9million in 1885 to 44.4million…
Read MoreExtract 1: Flexible or rigid constitution?
Flexible or rigid constitution? Since the UK’s constitution is uncodified and is derived from sources of varying status (some being more…
Read MoreArticle 1: The Origins of the UK Constitution
The Origins of the UK Constitution One of the reasons why the UK does not have a codified constitution is that…
Read MoreSummary 9: The Judiciary
The Judiciary Background – Motivation/The need for reform? It was seen as crucial that there be a clearer separation between the…
Read MoreSummary 8: Parliamentary Reform
Parliamentary Reform Background – Motivation/The need for reform? Blair/Brown – By 97 reform of the HOL was overdue – no longer acceptable…
Read MoreSummary 7: London and Local Government
London and Local Government Background – Motivation/The need for reform? London The previous London-wide Local Government Body – the Greater London…
Read MoreArticle: David Cameron launches Tories’ ‘big society’ plan
David Cameron launches Tories’ ‘big society’ plan 19 July 2010 TAKEN FROM: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10680062 David Cameron has launched his “big society” drive…
Read MoreArticle: How political polling shapes public opinion
How political polling shapes public opinion By David CowlingEditor, BBC Political Research Unit 18 February 2015 TAKEN FROM: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31504146 The…
Read MoreSummary 6: Human Rights
Human Rights Background – Motivation/The need for reform? A number of factors led the Labour party to incorporate the ECHR into…
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